Cheap flights from Alexandria to Zanzibar from £417

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Tue, Jun 16
Alexandria HBEZanzibar ZNZ
£417
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Fri, Jun 19
Alexandria HBEZanzibar ZNZ
£423
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Wed, Jun 17
Alexandria HBEZanzibar ZNZ
£423
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Thu, Jun 18
Alexandria HBEZanzibar ZNZ
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Sat, Jun 13
Alexandria HBEZanzibar ZNZ
£429
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Sun, Jun 14
Alexandria HBEZanzibar ZNZ
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Fri, Jun 19 – Wed, Jun 24
Alexandria HBEZanzibar ZNZ
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Wed, Jun 17 – Sat, Jun 20
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Fri, Jun 19 – Tue, Jun 23
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How much do flights to Zanzibar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£417

Cheapest round-trip

£762

Average round-trip

£1,152

Most popular airline

Air Arabia

Getting from Zanzibar airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: dala-dala (local minibus) or shared shuttle.

Zanzibar is served by Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), located approximately 5 km south of Stone Town, the island's historic city center. This compact distance makes airport transfers to city center destinations relatively quick and affordable. Transport options include taxis, private transfers, shared shuttles, dala-dalas (local minibuses), and ride-hailing services. Journey times typically range from 10 to 25 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

TZS 25,000 – TZS 35,000; TZS 25,000–35,000 (approx. USD 10–14); fixed rate to Stone Town

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

10-20 min

TZS 40,000 – TZS 75,000; TZS 40,000–75,000 (approx. USD 16–30); pre-booked service

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

15-30 min

TZS 10,000 – TZS 20,000; TZS 10,000–20,000 (approx. USD 4–8); shared with other passengers

on arrival of flights (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-40 min

TZS 500 – TZS 1,000; TZS 500–1,000 (approx. USD 0.20–0.40); local experience

irregular, when full (traffic dependent)

adventurous budget travelers

10-25 min

TZS 15,000 – TZS 30,000; TZS 15,000–30,000 (approx. USD 6–12); app-based pricing

on-demand, limited availability (traffic dependent)

app users seeking value

10-20 min

TZS 0 – TZS 50,000; Often complimentary or TZS up to 50,000 (approx. USD 20); check with hotel

pre-arranged (traffic dependent)

resort guests

Notes:

  • Prices in TZS; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi fares from the airport are generally fixed; confirm the price before departure.
  • Dala-dalas do not run on fixed schedules and may require a short walk from the airport entrance.
  • Ride-hailing availability in Zanzibar can be limited; have a backup plan.
  • Many hotels and resorts offer complimentary or paid airport transfers when pre-booked.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Zanzibar

Depart from
Borg El Arab
Arrive to
Abeid Amani Karume International
Average flights per week
210
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Unguja (Zanzibar Island)

Check-in for a flight from Alexandria to Zanzibar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSVASVYes
Precision AirPRFPWYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Air CairoMSCSMNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Zanzibar

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C26°C
February30°C26°C
March30°C26°C
April29°C25°C
May28°C24°C
June27°C23°C
July27°C23°C
August27°C23°C
September28°C23°C
October29°C24°C
November29°C25°C
December30°C25°C
Hottest Month
30°C
February
Coldest month
23°C
July
Sunny days
274
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
24 May
92%
29°C23°C
31 May
89%
27°C23°C
Monday
25 May
89%
28°C23°C
1 Jun
87%
27°C23°C
Tuesday
26 May
88%
28°C23°C
2 Jun
87%
28°C23°C
Wednesday
27 May
89%
29°C23°C
3 Jun
88%
28°C23°C
Thursday
28 May
85%
29°C23°C
4 Jun
87%
27°C23°C
Friday
29 May
85%
29°C23°C
5 Jun
88%
27°C23°C
Saturday
30 May
89%
26°C23°C
6 Jun
89%
27°C23°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Air Arabia, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Precision Air, Ethiopian Airlines, and Air Cairo. Alexandria and Zanzibar have 210 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Alexandria?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Alexandria and London, Birmingham, Manchester, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Edinburgh, Belfast, Amman, Kuwait City, Riyadh, Oslo, Jeddah, Sharm El Sheikh, Istanbul, Stockholm, Dublin, Prague, Frankfurt, Muscat, Cairo.
What are the most popular routes to and from Zanzibar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zanzibar and London, Dar es Salaam, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mombasa, Birmingham, Arusha, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Frankfurt, Cape Town, Dubai, Amsterdam, Harare, Entebbe, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Bucharest, Riga, Lusaka, Istanbul.
Which airports are there in Alexandria?
Alexandria is mainly served by Borg El Arab. But there are other airports nearby, including El Nouzha Airport.
What airports are near Alexandria?
The main airport in Alexandria is Borg El Arab. It is also served by Cairo International, El Alamein International.
What airports are near Zanzibar?
The main airport in Zanzibar is Abeid Amani Karume International. It is also served by Abeid Amani Karume International.
Which airlines fly between Alexandria and Zanzibar?
Currently, you can fly between Alexandria and Zanzibar with Air Arabia, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Precision Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Cairo.
When’s the best time to travel between Alexandria and Zanzibar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Alexandria and Zanzibar, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Alexandria and Zanzibar?
Traveling between Alexandria and Zanzibar, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Alexandria?
There are a number of airports in and around Alexandria. The main one is Borg El Arab and other nearby airports include Cairo International, El Alamein International
How many airports are there near Zanzibar?
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